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Access Fixtures’ Maine HP 1295 Compliance Checklist for Outdoor Lighting

by | Feb 11, 2026 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog

Maine HP 1295 Compliance Checklist

This checklist is designed to help municipalities, contractors, and facility managers ensure their lighting projects align with "An Act to Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting". Use this as a guide for all installations or replacements occurring after October 1, 2026.

1. Core Luminaire Requirements

  • Color Temperature (CCT): Is the fixture 3,000 Kelvins or lower? (Required for all public outdoor lighting except sports lighting) 
  • Shielding: If the luminaire emits more than 1,000 lumens, is it "fully shielded" (emitting no light at or above the horizontal plane)?
  • Uplight Limit: Does the fixture emit 5% or less of its total lumen output above 80 degrees from the nadir?

2. Lighting Levels & Standards

  • ANSI/IES Alignment: Does the light level stay at or below 125% of the recommended ANSI/IES standard (e.g., RP-8 for roads, RP-7 for industrial)?
  • Wilderness Protection: If near a designated wilderness area or natural habitat, does the light trespass measure 0.1 lux or less at the property line?
  • Automated Controls: Are controls in place to extinguish "nonessential" lighting (landscape, signage, facades) during nighttime hours?

3. Outdoor Sports Lighting (Special Exceptions)

  • CCT Limit: If over 3,000K, is it the lowest possible temperature necessary for the sport (max 5,700K)?
  • Spill Light: Is 85% of the lumens confined to within 10 meters of the playing field or spectator area?
  • High-Ball Play: For sports like baseball or tennis, is the output above 80 degrees from the nadir capped at 8%?

4. Administrative & Local Compliance

  • Operational Definition: Have you defined "nighttime hours" as 10:00 p.m. to sunrise (or one hour after closing)?
  • Local Ordinance Check: Does the project comply with your specific municipality's lighting ordinance (required to be adopted by Dec 31, 2028)?
  • Exemption Review: Does this project qualify for a safety, emergency, or historical registration exemption?

Need Help Meeting Maine's New Standards?

Don't risk non-compliance or project delays. Access Fixtures can provide the technical data and photometric studies you need to prove your project meets H.P. 1295 requirements.